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UK’s F-35A fighter jet deal problem: the RAF has no aircraft to refuel them in mid-air

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par Arun Dawson, PhD Candidate, Department of War Studies, King's College London

The UK has decided to acquire at least 12 F-35A stealth fighters. These fighter jets should be able to carry out nuclear and conventional strikes from the air, a capability the Royal Air Force (RAF) has lacked since the 1990s. The deal also marks a significant move for the UK’s participation in Nato operations amid rising nuclear rhetoric from adversaries.

The F-35A brings notable…

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